Sakaye Oikawa
She was born on 2 May 1921. Her name is also listed as Sakaye Kathleen Oikawa and her maiden name is Sakaye Yasui or Sakaye Kathleen Yasui. She was a dressmaker. Her family includes Yukino Yasui (mother; nee Yukino Ishikawa), Kentaro Yasui (father), and Eichi Oikawa [also listed as Eichi Thomas Oikawa] (husband). Her home address is listed as 1974 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Rosebery, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Sakaye |
| Surname | Oikawa |
| Regularized Name | Sakaye Oikawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 15186 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence | Rosebery, BC |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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